Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturale. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Sidney Lumet
Writing:
- Frank Pierson
- Leslie Waller
Stars:
Release Date: 1975-09-21
7.8/10
7.8/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 125
- Budget: $1,800,000
- Revenue: $46,665,856
Cop (uncredited)
New York Policeman (uncredited)
Det. Sgt. Eugene Moretti
Miriam
Leon Shermer
Commissioner (uncredited)
Mother
Salvatore 'Sal' Naturile
Detective (uncredited)
Sonny Wortzik
Agent Sheldon
TV Anchorman
Sylvia 'Mouth'
Mulvaney
Jenny 'The Squirrel'
Stevie
Agent Murphy
Limo Driver
Father
Neighbor
Doctor
Maria's Boyfriend
Sam
